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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hobbes insist that the commonwealth is born out of human politics?
(a) It is established on scientific principles only.
(b) It is established in obedience, laws, peace, charity and civil society
(c) It is established on a basis of faith in God.
(d) It is established on the basis of the good of the soverign.

2. What results are there when an actor makes a contract?
(a) The contract is invalid.
(b) The author is also bound.
(c) The contract must be approved.
(d) The author is not bound to it.

3. What kinds of questions does Hobbes say people have little interest in?
(a) things that have absolute answers like math and science
(b) things that have no known answers
(c) things that involve faith
(d) things that have to do with the supernatural

4. Why does Hobbes say that people are always seeking more power, wealth, or popularity?
(a) People are restless.
(b) People believe in the supernatural.
(c) People are like animals.
(d) People can think.

5. How does Hobbes define a pact or covenant?
(a) when any promise is made
(b) when money changes hands
(c) when something is sold or traded
(d) when something is transferred or traded for future payment

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hobbes accept when peace is impossible?

2. How does Hobbes classify the person or group of people who have someone speak for them?

3. What is Hobbes' idea about self-protection in natural law?

4. What does Hobbes say a person is doing when he stops defending himself?

5. How does Hobbes classify a person who speaks for himself?

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